JAKARTA - The Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh has increased its efforts to handle Indonesian citizens (WNI) from the online scam syndicate who came to report as their number continued to increase, along with the arrival of resource support from Jakarta in Cambodia.
The Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh has experienced a surge in Indonesian citizens who have reported since mid-month, in line with the massive operation of the Cambodian Government against online scam centers in various regions.
From January 16 to January 24, 2026 at 24.59 local time, the number of Indonesian citizens who reported to apply for repatriation assistance to their homeland was recorded at 2,277 people, the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh wrote in its statement, Sunday (25/1).
On January 24, 2026, the number of Indonesian citizens who came to report was recorded at 122 people, showing a downward trend compared to the previous three days which reached more than 200 complaints per day.
"However, the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh will not be complacent, and will continue to strengthen its efforts to handle the case report," the statement said.
Entering the ninth day since the spike in cases, the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh continues to intensify coordination with relevant ministries and agencies in Indonesia, as well as with the Cambodian Government authorities.
Yesterday, a team of assistance from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Immigration and Correction of the Republic of Indonesia arrived in Phnom Penh to help conduct data collection, case assessment, and issuance of a Provisional Travel Document (SPLP) for Indonesian citizens who do not have travel documents.
The Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh said that this support is expected to accelerate various processes in the field.
Regarding the shelter for Indonesian citizens while waiting for the repatriation process, most Indonesian citizens are currently living independently in various guest houses in Phnom Penh City. The Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh ensures that their presence in these locations is continuously monitored.
For Indonesian citizens who need shelter support, the Indonesian Embassy has coordinated with the Cambodian government to provide temporary shelter facilities, which are equipped by the Indonesian Embassy with various needs of Indonesian citizens.
This facility helps to maintain the condition of Indonesian citizens to remain safe. It is hoped that with the concentrated facilities, the process of data collection, case assessment and travel document creation will be accelerated.
The Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh emphasized that it would continue to make maximum efforts so that all Indonesian citizens could return home gradually and in accordance with the applicable regulations.
During the process, Indonesian citizens are urged to be patient and follow the procedures that have been set. Indonesian citizens are also urged to continue to communicate with their families so that they can be supported for the return process.
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